You should soeak to a bail bondsman. Most are available 24 hours a day and can arrange for your boyfriend’s release if the magistrate has set a bond. If the magistrate denied bond, then your boyfriend would need to request a bond hearing be scheduled in court.

The costs of court appointed attorneys and public defenders are charged to you by the court as part of your court costs. The Commonwealth of Virginia has predetermined fees based on the number and type of charges you are facing. The Clerk of Court will be able to tell you exactly what the fees... View More

It is unlikely to be dismissed. Most likely the Court would grant a continnuance to the prosecutor in order to get the prosecutor to court. But even if the Court were to dismiss the charge, you are not in the clear. Because it is only a preliminary hearing (not a trial) even if the charge gets... View More

If he has been served and fails to appear for his trial on criminal charges, then an arrest warrant wouldne issued for him. His failure to appear in court would also be an new separate criminal charge against him.

Whether court appointed or privately retained by you, you should definitely get an attorney to represent you. Reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, meaning it is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and uo to a $2500 fine. There are many judges in Virginia who would likely give... View More

That depends on the status of your DUI case. The fact that you didn’t go to court mare made you a fugitive, and being a fugitive tolls the statute of limitations and could also have led to an additional charge of failure to appear. If a fugitive warrant was issued against you then it might... View More

The issue would be whether or not you are impaired while driving. For alcohol and certain other drugs, Virginia has certain specific level in your body at which you are presumed to be impaired (for example, 0.08 or higher blood alcohol). However, a person can still be convicted of DUI with a... View More

If found guilty of this charge and have a previous violent felony conviction, then the defendant is facing a five year mandatory prison sentence. I would strongly recommend this defendant get an experienced defense attorney to represent them and examine all possible defenses that might avoid him... View More

While most police officers will read a person their Miranda rights as soon as they are being arrested, this is not required. The Miranda warnings apply to situations where the person is in police custody and is being questioned by police. So the police are not required to give Miranda warnings... View More

From your question it sounds like the previous detainer was dismissed because he was serving an active sentence in North Carolina and Virginia was simply waiting for him to complete that sentence before trying to extradite him. If so, then the probation violation from Virginia has never been... View More

If you did not consent to sexual activity then a crime could have been committed against you. You should speak to your local police department to report any such crime.

You should consult an experienced criminal defense attorney in your local jurisdiction. You should also speak to your local military recruiters. Joining the military will not make a criminal charge go away, especially if it is a felony. Also, the military might not be willing to accept you with... View More

No, it is not legal.

I would say no, there are not any criminal charges that could be brought against you. There was no expectation of privacy because the pictures were taken outside in public. You had the permission of the minor child's parent to take the pictures. There is nothing illegal about what you did.... View More

Your ex-husband is likely correct. Under Virginia Code 20-109, unless the issue of remarriage/cohabitation was specifically addressed in your separation agreement, spousal support shall terminate upon remarriage or cohabitation by the spouse receiving the support. In other words, unless your... View More

It appears your situation is much more complex than simply filling out a form (which the court would not have anyway). You should not try to handle this on your own without an attorney. You should consult with an attorney to discuss the specifics of your particular situation and what remedies... View More

Your question can't be answered without knowing more specifics about your case and exactly what the court order says. This question should be directed to your attorney who handled your case. If you did not have an attorney, then you should consult with an attorney to discuss your particular... View More

If your husband has been convicted of a felony, you may be able to get a fault based divorce even though he does not agree. or you might have other options as well. However, it all depends on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. You should consult with an attorney to discuss the... View More

Your question is not clear. The burden of proof is the standard that the judge or jury will use to decide your case. The burden of proof varies depending on the type of case. If a party fails to meet its burden of proof at a trial, then that party will lose the case. Other than losing the case,... View More

Obviously, without the original report, there is no way to compare and know if there are discrepancies. That is the type of issue your attorney can address in your specific case in trying to challenge the weight of the evidence that will be presented at trail. You should discuss the specifics of... View More